The Science Of Superman

We all have seen Superman in at least one form or another, the comics, the television series, the films and the lunchboxes. And now we will have a chance to take an even closer look at the caped superhero from Krypton.

The National Geographic Channel plans to air a documentary taking a look at how much science fact lies behind the super fiction.

On Thursday, June 29 at 9 p.m., the National Geographic Channel will air "The Science of Superman." This will be an inside look at what is possible based on real life physics and what is pure fiction.

The show will have behind-the-scenes interviews with Superman Returns director Bryan Singer and new Superman Brandon Routh as well as actual scientists.

"Viewers will learn how gravity, x-rays, ballistics and radiation might apply to a real-life Superman," a press release from the National Geographical Channel read. "The Science of Superman" also explains how an unstable planet composed of dense radioactive elements, such as Superman's home planet of Krypton, could actually explode, and how its greater gravitational pull could affect Superman's strength and speed on earth. The show even explains real-world theories on his powers of flight, from magnetic propulsion to an ability to generate gravitons within his body.

This should be an interesting show for the Superman and comic book geeks of the world. Others will probably stick to just watching Superman Returns on opening weekend.